The Greatest Game Ever Played by Phil Bildner

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Author: Phil Bildner
ISBN: 9780399545856

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Published on Aug 03, 2006 | 40 Pages

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Published on Aug 03, 2006 | 40 Pages

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The 1958 NFL championship game is known to football fans as the “Greatest Game Ever Played.” Featuring gridiron legends like Johnny Unitas, Frank Gifford, and Vince Lombardi, the Game marked the beginning of America’s infatuation with professional football.

Now, Phil Bildner tells a heartwarming father-and-son story against the backdrop of this historic moment.When the New York Giants baseball team moves to San Francisco, young Sam discovers the other New York Giants—the football Giants. He convinces his skeptical Pop to come with him to the Game, and as Johnny Unitas engineers Baltimore’s legendary comeback, Sam and Pop rediscover the joy of rooting on their heroes together.

Praise for The Greatest Game Ever Played:

“An intriguing balance of realism and caricature, his artwork scores a win, especially with its evocations of the ingenuous protagonist’s profound emotions.”—Publishers Weekly

“Weaves the touching story of a son’s reluctance to give up his time with his father and his father’s rediscovery of the joys of sharing this sport with his son. The marvelous illustrations are a study in expressions and mannerisms right down to the steam coming from breaths in the cold air. A great book for fathers to share with their kids.”—Children’s Literature

“This is an engaging tale, well told, and a warm portrayal of the bond between sports-loving fathers and sons.”—School Library Journal

” Readers will enjoy the period detail, the recognizable-but-even-larger-than-life football heroes on the field and the reminder that shared pleasures are best.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The energy of the paintings perfectly matches Bildner’s lively text, which brings to light some great football history to share across generations.”—Booklist

ISBN9780399545856

Published onAug 03, 2006

Published byG.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Pages40

Age Range5-8 years

GradeGrades K-3

Reading LevelLexile: 740L

Author

Phil Bildner

An avid soccer fan, Phil Bildner has sat on the Real Madrid bench at el Estadio de Santiago Bernabéu, and he has watched from the bleachers as Lionel Messi scored a hat trick during an Argentina-Brazil showdown. Away from the pitch, Phil was an attorney and taught middle school in the New York City public schools. He is the author of the Texas Bluebonnet Award–winning Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, and the co-author with Loren Long of the New York Times bestselling Sluggers series. Visit Phil at: www.philbildner.com

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